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The baby name Pradyumna is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced pruh-DYOO-muh-nuh.

Pradyumna is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: pruh-DYOO-muh-nuh

What is the meaning of the name Pradyumna ?

The baby name Pradyumna is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced pruh-DYOO-muh-nuh.

Pradyumna is Sanskrit in Origin.

Pradyumna is a Sanskrit masculine name derived from pra- "forth, very" + dyumna "splendor, might, heroism," conveying senses of "supremely brilliant," "exceedingly powerful," and "radiant glory." Classical sources also link it with light and valor, denoting luminous strength and auspicious prowess. The name therefore carries both luminous and martial connotations, appealing to families seeking a blend of brilliance and strength.

In Hindu literature (the Mahabharata, Vishnu Purana, and Bhagavata Purana), Pradyumna is celebrated as the son of Krishna and Rukmini and the rebirth of Kama, the god of love, after Shiva’s fiery glance. In the Vaishnava Pancharatra tradition he is one of the four vyuha emanations (with Vasudeva, Sankarshana, and Aniruddha), often associated with the mind and creative desire. The name has enduring use across India, especially among Vaishnavas. Variants include Pradyumn and Pradyuman; modern short forms such as Pradyun or Pradyu also appear.

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Pradyumna – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
OM Boys 0 #872 10 17,948
IN Boys 0 #874 128 16,750
United States Boys 2023 #894 5 7,053
AE Boys 0 #1,136 8 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,685 7 28,008

Pradyumna is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AE
BD
BR
HK

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People also ask about Pradyumna

Pradyumna is predominantly a boy's name.
Pradyumna is a 4 syllable name, pronounced pruh-DYOO-muh-nuh.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Pradyuman, Pradyumn, Pradyu and Prad.
Across languages, Pradyumna has these equivalents: Kama (often identified with or incarnation of the god of love in tradition), Eros/Cupid (approximate Western mythological counterpart).
Somewhat — Pradyumna ranked #894 in United States in 2023, placing it just outside the most common names.
Pradyumna's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #881 in 2015 to #894 in 2023 in United States.